Iowa: Emergencies — Part 1 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “Before a trip, which of these does the manual say you should stay informed about?” · “According to the manual, what is the best way to prepare for inclement weather driving?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Iowa Driver’s License Manual" (July 2026), Iowa Department of Transportation.
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Under Iowa’s Steer It-Clear It law, what must you do if you are in a crash with no injuries and the vehicle can be safely moved?
- Move your vehicle out of the driving lanes of traffic
- Leave the vehicle where it stopped until police arrive
- Stay in the driving lane with your hazard lights on
- Leave the vehicle and walk away from the road
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Correct answer: Move your vehicle out of the driving lanes of traffic
Iowa law requires moving an operable vehicle out of the driving lanes after a no-injury crash if it can be safely moved.
Source: Iowa Driver’s License Manual (July 2026), page 22
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Before a trip, which of these does the manual say you should stay informed about?
- Fuel prices at the stations along your route
- Adverse weather, road construction, and crashes
- Parking prices at your final destination
- Local sports and community events nearby
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Correct answer: Adverse weather, road construction, and crashes
Planning ahead includes staying informed of things that will impact your trip, such as adverse weather, road construction, and crashes.
Source: Iowa Driver’s License Manual (July 2026), page 38
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If your vehicle breaks down on the road, what should you turn on to show you are having trouble?
- Your high-beam headlights
- Your emergency hazard lights
- Your left turn signal
- Your interior dome light
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Correct answer: Your emergency hazard lights
If your vehicle breaks down, turn on your emergency hazard lights to show you are having trouble.
Source: Iowa Driver’s License Manual (July 2026), page 49
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If your vehicle breaks down and you can move it, where should you take it?
- To the center of the road so others can see it
- Just over a nearby hill where the road is flat
- Safely off the road and away from traffic
- To the left lane so other drivers can pass
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Correct answer: Safely off the road and away from traffic
If possible, safely move your vehicle off the road and away from traffic.
Source: Iowa Driver’s License Manual (July 2026), page 49
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If you cannot get your disabled vehicle off the roadway, where should you try to stop?
- Where other drivers have a clear view of your vehicle
- Just over a hill so other drivers slow down
- Just around a curve where traffic moves slowly
- In the lane with the least traffic
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Correct answer: Where other drivers have a clear view of your vehicle
Try to stop where other drivers have a clear view of your vehicle, and not just over a hill or just around a curve.
Source: Iowa Driver’s License Manual (July 2026), page 49
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If you are stalled in a traveled lane, what should you and your passengers do?
- Exit the vehicle quickly and stand in a safe area
- Stand behind the vehicle to wave traffic around it
- Stay inside and keep the engine running to stay warm
- Wait on the shoulder beside the vehicle close to traffic
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Correct answer: Exit the vehicle quickly and stand in a safe area
You and your passengers should exit the vehicle quickly and stand in a safe area, away from the shoulder of the road and far from moving vehicles when possible.
Source: Iowa Driver’s License Manual (July 2026), page 49
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What does the manual say to do when your vehicle has broken down, in addition to making it visible?
- Leave your high beams on for the whole time until help comes
- Walk along the shoulder of the road to find the nearest phone
- Notify authorities that you or someone else has broken down
- Wave down the next driver and ask for a ride to town
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Correct answer: Notify authorities that you or someone else has broken down
One guideline for a vehicle breakdown is to notify authorities that you or someone else has broken down.
Source: Iowa Driver’s License Manual (July 2026), page 49
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If you are blinded by another vehicle's headlights, what should you do?
- Brake hard and stop in your lane until the glare is gone completely
- Slow down and watch the white stripe at the right edge of the pavement
- Look directly at the headlights until your eyes adjust
- Move toward the center line to get away from the glare
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Correct answer: Slow down and watch the white stripe at the right edge of the pavement
Slow down and watch the white stripe at the right edge of the pavement; the feeling of being blinded quickly disappears.
Source: Iowa Driver’s License Manual (July 2026), page 56
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If an animal is encountered on the road and there isn't time to stop, what should you do?
- Swerve into the other lane to avoid it
- Veer onto the shoulder to go around it
- Steer sharply toward the roadside ditch
- Not swerve or veer
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Correct answer: Not swerve or veer
Swerving or veering for an animal will likely result in a more severe crash.
Source: Iowa Driver’s License Manual (July 2026), page 57
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If you hit a deer or other animal, what does the manual say to follow?
- Drive on if the damage seems minor
- A special animal-collision law
- The rules for a parked vehicle
- Standard crash protocol
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Correct answer: Standard crash protocol
If you hit a deer or other animal, you follow the standard crash protocol.
Source: Iowa Driver’s License Manual (July 2026), page 57
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If you see someone suffering from symptoms of heat stroke, what should you do?
- Wait to see whether the symptoms pass
- Give the person food and wait an hour
- Call 911 and seek medical attention immediately
- Drive the person home as quickly as possible
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Correct answer: Call 911 and seek medical attention immediately
If you see someone suffering from symptoms of heat stroke, call 911 and seek medical attention immediately.
Source: Iowa Driver’s License Manual (July 2026), page 59
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In which situation does the manual say it is legal in Iowa to break a vehicle's window?
- To retrieve belongings that were left inside a parked vehicle
- To provide medical attention to a person or animal trapped inside
- To move a vehicle that is blocking your driveway
- To check the registration of a vehicle left in a parking lot
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Correct answer: To provide medical attention to a person or animal trapped inside
In Iowa it is legal to break a vehicle's window in order to provide medical attention to a person or animal trapped inside.
Source: Iowa Driver’s License Manual (July 2026), page 59
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According to the manual, what is the best way to prepare for inclement weather driving?
- Drive faster to get ahead of the storm
- Wait until the weather arrives and then decide
- Follow other vehicles more closely
- Avoid getting caught by surprise
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Correct answer: Avoid getting caught by surprise
The best way to prepare for inclement weather driving is to avoid getting caught by surprise.
Source: Iowa Driver’s License Manual (July 2026), page 59
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Why should you do your research before you go when inclement weather is possible?
- To determine if you need to adjust or postpone your trip
- To find the shortest route to your destination
- To learn the speed limit on each road you will use
- To decide which lane to drive in on the highway
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Correct answer: To determine if you need to adjust or postpone your trip
Researching conditions before you go lets you determine if you need to adjust or postpone your trip.
Source: Iowa Driver’s License Manual (July 2026), page 59
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How should you ensure your vehicle is prepared for any inclement weather?
- By warming it up for an hour before each trip
- By driving it only in daylight
- By carrying extra passengers for weight
- By following routine maintenance
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Correct answer: By following routine maintenance
To prepare your vehicle for inclement weather, follow routine maintenance.
Source: Iowa Driver’s License Manual (July 2026), page 59
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What is it a good idea to keep with you at all times, especially during winter?
- A vehicle emergency kit
- A set of tire chains
- A paper road atlas
- A spare set of keys
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Correct answer: A vehicle emergency kit
It is a good idea to keep a vehicle emergency kit with you at all times, especially during winter.
Source: Iowa Driver’s License Manual (July 2026), page 59
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Which of these items is part of the winter survival kit shown in the manual?
- A tow rope
- Road flares
- Jumper cables
- A paper road map
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Correct answer: Jumper cables
The winter survival kit lists a first aid kit, cellphone charger, full tank of gas, water/snacks, flashlight, ice scraper/snow brush, boots/gloves/warm clothes, music/games and jumper cables.
Source: Iowa Driver’s License Manual (July 2026), page 59
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How little moving water may sweep away a vehicle, including SUVs and pickups?
- 2 feet
- 18 inches
- 6 inches
- 3 feet
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Correct answer: 6 inches
As little as 6 inches of water may sweep away a vehicle, including SUVs and pickups.
Source: Iowa Driver’s License Manual (July 2026), page 60
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What should you do when you come to a flooded road or bridge?
- Drive through slowly in a low gear
- Turn around and find a different route
- Follow the car ahead through the water
- Drive through quickly to limit time in the water
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Correct answer: Turn around and find a different route
The manual says never to drive through a flooded road or bridge; turn around and find a different route.
Source: Iowa Driver’s License Manual (July 2026), page 60